Rejoice everyone, not only is Monday almost over, but so is February. The dreariest, coldest, sometimes warm-ish, slog of a month is coming to a close. Spring is drawing ever closer, and auto show season is about to heat up like Reggie Miller after hitting two straight threes in NBA JAM.

Before February leaves us, it made sure to provide a big day of news in more ways than one. Of course, the Oscars gaffe grabbed all the headlines, but the auto world did not disappoint. Cadillac made a mini-splash with a few ads during Hollywood’s biggest night, while Volvo teased the new XC60 over the weekend.

We’ll get to all that and a lot more on a not-so-boring Monday in February. Roll on up to the Drive-Thru.

NEWS:

Cadillac drops a tiny hint in Academy Awards ad

There was a hint in the fine print of Cadillac's "Pioneers" ad that ran during the Academy Awards last night.

(Cadillac)

It was a tough night to stand out after the gigantic mistake that was the announcement of ‘Best Picture,’ but we think Cadillac did just that with a series of ads that ran during the Academy Awards.

For the third straight year Cadillac rolled out the ads as part of a marketing partnership with Hollywood’s biggest night, and they made the most of it. Two of the ads in particular caught our eye, and for those with an even keener eye, one of them dropped a tiny hint in the fine print. Could it be about the SuperCruise Technology we’ve heard so much about? Hmmm… You’ll have to try and see for yourself.

Peugeot and Citroen to return to U.S. with ride-sharing plans

Expect to see some Peugeot, Citroen and DS cars on American roads by 2026.

(PSA Group)

Last April, PSA Group, the French parent company of Citroen and Peugeot, announced a “Push to Pass” plan. The plan estimated a return to the U.S. for the French automaker in about 10 years.

It appears the first step has been taken in the form a $16 million investment by PSA Group, along with French insurance company MAIF. PSA group will team up with TravelCar, a car-sharing service, as part of the effort to return to the U.S. market.

Volvo teases XC60 on Facebook

Volvo teased the redesigned XC60 on its Facebook page ahead of the car's Geneva International Motor Show debut.

(Volvo)

For those who have long awaited a redesign for the Volvo XC60, the wait is almost over.

Volvo dropped a teaser image over the weekend on its Facebook page of the headlights and grille of the new XC60 with the caption “March 7, 2017.” Volvo plans to reveal the new XC60 on that date at the Geneva motor show.

According to data from J.D. Power and Associates, millennials will comprise 40 percent of the car-buying market by 2020.

According to some expert data from J.D. Power and Associates Power Information Network, millennials are the fastest growing segment of car buyers. Last year alone, millennials accounted for 29 percent of the car-buying market with 4.1 million car purchases.

It’s some fascinating data, and even more interesting are the types of cars millennials are buying, and why. Go check it out for yourself.

Chevrolet out-crazies themselves with 2018 Camaro ZL1 1LE

It seems the folks at Chevy are trying to make "1LE" a household car enthusiast name much like Z/28 or Yenko for classic Camaros, as the Camaro ZL1 1LE is their most insane model yet.

(Chevrolet)

It doesn’t get much more badass than the Camaro ZL1. Just kidding, yes it does.

Chevy has added its famous track equipment package, 1LE, to the 2018 Camaro ZL1. As if the ZL1 wasn’t powerful and supercharged enough, Chevy has out done themselves and added more with this special package. The 2018 ZL1 1LE boasts 650 horsepower, and is apparently capable of close to 200 mph, and maybe more.

REVIEWS:

The 2017 Lexus IS 200t

BMW and Mercedes-Benz have the sales crown, but Lexus isn’t keen to let them rest on their laurels with the smartly-updated 2017 IS 200t.

(Joanna Tavares)

Brian Leon is back at it on Monday with another impeccable car review, this one for the 2017 Lexus IS 200t. This compact sports sedan is taking dead aim at Mercedes-Benz and BMW’s entry level models, but can it go toe-to-toe with the best? Brian attempted to find out.

High points: Stellar Safety

“Where the IS does get a big boost, thankfully, is in the safety tech department, as Lexus’s suite of active safety features is now standard on all IS models. This includes adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, blind spot monitoring and alert, forward collision warning, and automatic emergency braking, as well as handy features like automatic high beams and a backup camera with trajectory guidelines.”

Low points: Clumsy Controls

“The worst part of this car’s interior is the infotainment controller to the right, an insanely frustrating mouse-like system used to control the functions of the new 10.3-inch screen. Thankfully, it’s not the even worse touch pad controller found on other Lexus models, but in terms of functionality, this toggle switch is clumsy and can be dangerous to use when actually driving. What’s more, there aren’t enough redundant buttons to cycle between menus, so getting to any function involves going to the home menu and then finding the function you’re looking for.”

GALLERIES:

2017 Lexus GS

For the 2017 GS Lexus beautifully mixes modern design and classic luxury, while also welcoming standard Lexus Safety System+ and a 311 horsepower V6 option.

EXTRAS:

Cadillac rep rips around a turn and clips a trolley

Heads up there is a trolley coming right at ya bud.

File this under the “awwkkkwardd” category.

A Cadillac representative in this video was showing off the CTS-V, and doing a pretty darn good job at it if you ask me. It was when he slammed on the gas to show off the power that things took a turn for the worse. Make sure you know the roads you’re driving on before you start whipping around the corners next time.